Medicare references and citations, including E/M coding and documentation guidelines

And much more…

Q. Can I purchase a single APMA Coding Resource Center subscription for my group of 4 doctors?

Licenses are sold per individual doctor user. When you subscribe, you will be asked the number of doctors that will
be accessing this system. For security purposes and to validate licenses we capture your computer's IP address.

A one-year subscription is $329.00 for APMA Members and $650.00 for Non-APMA Members for a one-user license. Additional licenses are $129.00 each for APMA Members and $175.00 each for Non-APMA Members.

Q. Do I need to be an APMA member in order to subscribe to the APMA Coding Resource Center?

APMA membership is not a requirement to subscribe to the APMA Coding Resource Center. However, subscription rates
for APMA members are discounted as a benefit of American Podiatric Medical Association membership.

Q. Is a subscription for a calendar year or 12 months from the time of purchase?

Subscriptions begin the date your transaction is received and processed, and run for 12 months (365 days) from the date of purchase.

Q. Can I purchase a subscription for anything less than 12 months?

No, the subscription period for the APMA Coding Resource Center is 12 months (365 days) from the time of subscription.

Q. Do you have a subscription trial period?

Yes, we currently offer a one-time 7-day Free Trial subscription with no limitations on usage of any kind.

Q. What is your return policy?

Subscriptions are fully refundable within the first 30 days.

Q. Will you charge my card automatically to renew my subscription?

No, at the present time, your credit card will not automatically be charged for renewal of your subscription,
although this option may be available in the future.

Q. Will you remind me when my subscription is about to expire?

You will be automatically notified on your APMA Coding Resource Center home page as your subscription approaches your
subscription expiration date. You will also be given an opportunity to renew directly from the home page. If you
choose not to renew, your subscription and your access to the APMA Coding Resource Center will expire on the 12 month
anniversary of your subscription start date. If you renew prior to your expiration date, the 12 month renewal will
be from your expiration date so you will not lose any remaining subscription days by renewing early.

Additional user licenses can be purchased at a reduced rate for users within the same practice only. When you subscribe,
you will be asked the number of individual doctors that will be accessing this system. For security purposes and to
validate licenses we capture your computer's IP address.

A one-year subscription is $329.00 for APMA Members and $650.00 for Non-APMA Members for a one-user license. Additional licenses are $129.00 each for APMA Members and $175.00 each for Non-APMA Members.

Q. Is there a discount for multiple subscriptions?

Yes, however licenses are sold per individual doctor user. When you subscribe, you will be asked the number of individual doctors
that will be accessing this system. For security purposes and to validate licenses we capture your computer's
IP address.

A one-year subscription is $329.00 for APMA Members and $650.00 for Non-APMA Members for a one-user license. Additional licenses are $129.00 each for APMA Members and $175.00 each for Non-APMA Members.

Resource Center Usage

Q. How do I find what I'm looking for?

This system is laid out in sections that should make it easy to find what you are looking for, especially if you are
familiar with coding practices. Additionally, there are 3 search feature options built into the system. They appear on
every web page of the Resource Center. One search feature allows you to search the entire Table of Contents of tab you happen to be interested in; another allows you to search the entire APMA Coding Resource Center site including all its references for keywords or codes; and finally, the last search is "Find on Page"" which searches the current web page for keywords or codes.

Q. Is the current conversion factor for RVU's in the website somewhere?

Go to the "References/Library" tab on the APMA Coding Resource Center, and click on "References". Choose "C" for "Conversion Factor" and click on it. You will see "Conversion Factor (2017 – Notes for the Select Year). When you 'accept' CMS's Disclaim, the search page for the Physician Fee Schedule will appear. In the right, under the "Search Criteria" banner, you will see Notes for the Select Year" along with the current 2017 conversion factor.

You can search for any local Medicare fees on that page.

Technical

Q. Do I need to install anything on my computer to use the Resource Center?

The Resource Center can be accessed with a standard web browser, which most computers already have installed. Since it
is built on the latest technology, the latest versions of Chrome, Internet Explorer and Firefox are recommended for optimal
performance. The system makes use of cookies and javascript to enhance user experience. If you experience technical
problems getting around, first check these settings to ensure that they are turned on. Refer to the user manual or
help sections of the particular Internet browser that you are using to learn how to turn these settings on.

Q. What are the minimum specifications needed on my computer?

While the Resource Center does not have a "minimum requirements" per se, we recommend a computer with high-speed Internet
access - Windows PC or Mac - with the latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. The computer processor
should be 400 Mhz or better and the screen resolution should be 1280 x 800 pixels or greater.

Q. Do I need high speed Internet access to use the Resource Center?

The Resource Center contains a lot of information and some pages contain more than normally seen on other web sites.
We recommend highest-speed access using cable, Ethernet connection, wireless, T1, etc. for the best user experience.

Q. Is the system available 24/7?

Other than for system maintenance which is scheduled periodically, the system is available 24/7.

Help

Alternative Services

The APMA Coding Resource Center (CRC) is not a forum for specific coding or reimbursement questions, nor does it provide forms, letters, instructions, etc. The CRC is a resource for your practice of available CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes. If you need additional advice, we recommend that you consider various available coding advice services such as Codingline, American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), or similar entities. Note that some if not all of these services require a subscription and fees to join.

Codingline (Codingline, LLC), for instance, provides a forum for paid Codingline subscribers to ask foot and ankle coding, reimbursement, and practice management questions. You can find the various Codingline subscription packages at www.codingline.com/subscribe.htm.